Metagenomic testing for diagnosis and surveillance – two birds, one stone
A new approach for faster diagnosis of respiratory infections could also help monitor potential outbreaks of bacterial or viral diseases
About Hannah Brown
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Entries by Hannah Brown
Whole genome sequencing – personalising cancer care
16th February 2024 in Genomics in practice, Research /by Hannah BrownWe explore how data from the 100,000 Genomes Project is still being used to great effect in cancer prevention and treatment
How the NHS will embed genomics into pharmacy practice
2nd February 2024 in Genomics in practice /by Hannah BrownWe take a closer look at the new three-year strategic framework for integrating genomic medicine into pharmacy education and training
World-first gene therapy trial for Hunter syndrome opens
12th January 2024 in Genomics in practice /by Hannah BrownWe explore a new treatment that aims to cross the blood-brain barrier for the first time in Hunter syndrome
Casgevy – how it works
8th December 2023 in Genomics in practice /by Hannah BrownIn this week’s article, we revisit Casgevy and explore its utility and application in healthcare
Polygenic risk scores and DTC testing: a problematic pairing?
17th November 2023 in Research /by Hannah BrownWe explore polygenic risk scores and why their application in at-home genomic testing has been brought into question
The key principles behind newborn genome screening
27th October 2023 in Research /by Hannah BrownThe Generation Study will explore the benefits and challenges of sequencing the genomes of 100,000 newborn babies
Cell-free DNA – prenatal testing and beyond
6th October 2023 in Research /by Hannah BrownTesting for cell-free DNA is growing beyond its current use in prenatal testing, but how else is it used in practice today?
Whole genome sequencing: Seven uses in health and research
1st September 2023 in Research /by Hannah BrownIn part two of our blog series, we look at the many UK initiatives that are taking advantage of the power and precision of whole genome sequencing
Whole genome sequencing for diagnosis of infants
18th August 2023 in Research /by Hannah BrownA 2023 US study has investigated whether panel testing or whole genome sequencing is more likely to provide a molecular diagnosis, and we consider how the results apply to the NHS
What’s in a little variation?
4th August 2023 in Core concepts /by Hannah BrownGenomic variation is the root of many of our traits, including what we look like and our susceptibility to many diseases. But what is it?
First results returned from NHS cancer blood test
14th July 2023 in Genomics in practice, Research /by Hannah BrownTwo in three patients with suspected cancer symptoms could receive an early diagnosis from a new blood test
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